Electroplater, Kaiwhakatāuhi ā-hiko
Also known as
- Plating machine operator
- , Kaiwhakamahi Mīhini Tāuhi ā-Hiko
Electroplaters use chemical plating and coating processes to protect or decorate materials and products with metal finishes.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$27 to $42
Most common
$58
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Electroplaters
- usually work regular hours, but may work overtime
- usually work in workshops and factories
- may work in hazardous conditions involving chemicals
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, methodical and safety conscious
Tasks
- coat metal surfaces using electroplating
- immerse parts in cleaning and plating solutions
- adjust electrical flow
- operate plating and coating equipment
- remove plated items from equipment
- inspect plated surfaces for quality
- trim excess material from finished parts
- grind surfaces to improve finish
- record production information
Practical
Organised
Investigative
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You may need
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You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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